Asbestos awareness
Introduction
Under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 organisations have specific duties to identify, assess and control the risk of asbestos materials. There are an estimated 3000 different types of asbestos products installed in workplaces in the UK and workers must be made aware of the effects of asbestos.
Who is this course for?
All personnel who are likely to come into contact with asbestos
Aims
The aim of this course is to develop delegates’ awareness of asbestos
Learning Objectives
Successful completion of training programme, the delegate will be able to:
- Identify the different types of asbestos and their properties
- Identify the health risks associated with Asbestos
- Identify where asbestos is commonly found
- Identify practical controls for asbestos safety
- Outline the requirements of the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations.
Who should attend?
- Project managers
- Facilities managers
- Plumbers
- Electricians
- Engineers and technicians involved in refurbishments, installations, heating
Programme Outline
• Basic understanding of the regulation
• Identifying asbestos
• Asbestos health risks
• Managing and controlling the risks to prevent asbestos exposure
• Communicating this information to those who need it.
• Using and reviewing the asbestos management plan
• Emergency procedures
• Questions and answers session
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